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Pink Ribbon Walk Raises $40,000 for Space Coast Cancer Foundation

PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – The Port Canaveral Association hosted their 3rd Annual Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness on October 22. Over 500 walkers participated in the 5K walk raising $40,000. Proceeds from the event were donated to Space Coast Cancer Foundation in an effort to support local cancer patients. Funds raised will help cancer patients and their caregivers with the financial and emotional demands that are associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

The Port Canaveral Association is a non-profit whose mission is to promote the businesses in Port Canaveral and as a destination in Brevard. “We are so proud of the outcome from this years walk and are really glad that we can help cancer patients in Brevard county by donating the proceeds to the Space Coast Cancer Foundation,” said Vonda Welborn, Pink Ribbon Walk chairman.

5^th Annual Daffodil Gala Raises Over $52,000 for Local Cancer Patients

More than 240 people attended Space Coast Cancer Foundation’s 5^th Annual Daffodil Gala, presented by Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Holiday Inn-Viera. The event honored Kathy Skalet and Alice Alderman as Volunteers of the Year and Dawn Faust as Cancer Survivor of the year. The annual event also included a silent auction, live music and dancing. The $52,000 in net proceeds will fund the purchase, maintenance and operational costs for a patient transport van. This service will ensure that patients in need will have a ride to and from their appointments.

Support Group Meetings

Breast Cancer (Titusville) meets 2^nd Tuesday of each month (5:30-7:00pm)
Breast Cancer (Viera) meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (5:30-7:00pm)
Multiple Myeloma meets the 2^nd Thursday of each month (5:30-7:00pm)
Leukemia/Lymphoma meets the 4^th Tuesday of each month (4:30-5:30pm)
Caregiver Support Group (Titusville) – meets the 3rd Monday of each month (5:30-7:00pm)
Caregiver Support Group (Viera) - meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (5:30-7:00pm)

For more information, please contact Shannon at 321.264.5504.

Upcoming Board Meeting

July 11, 2012 - Space Coast Cancer Center at Viera Health Park

Upcoming Events

May 19, 2012 - Pump N' Run Against Cancer 5K. Event will be held at the Titusville YMCA.
June 9, 2012 - Celebration of Life at the Park (Fox Lake Park in Titusville). More details to come
August 18, 2012 - 6th Annual Daffodil Gala at Holiday Inn Viera


News Pink Ribbon Walk Raises $40,000 for Space Coast Cancer Foundation PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – The Port Canaveral Association hosted their 3rd Annual Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness on October 22. Over 500 walkers participated in the 5K walk raising $40,000. Proceeds from the event were donated to Space Coast Cancer Foundation in an effort to support local cancer patients. Funds raised will help cancer patients and their caregivers with the financial and emotional demands that are associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The Port Canaveral Association is a non-profit whose mission is to promote the businesses in Port Canaveral and as a destination in Brevard. “We are so proud of the outcome from this years walk and are really glad that we can help cancer patients in Brevard county by donating the proceeds to the Space Coast Cancer Foundation,” said Vonda Welborn, Pink Ribbon Walk chairman. 5^th Annual Daffodil Gala Raises Over $52,000 for Local Cancer Patients More than 240 people attended Space Coast Cancer Foundation’s 5^th Annual Daffodil Gala, presented by Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Holiday Inn-Viera. The event honored Kathy Skalet and Alice Alderman as Volunteers of the Year and Dawn Faust as Cancer Survivor of the year. The annual event also included a silent auction, live music and dancing. The $52,000 in net proceeds will fund the purchase, maintenance and operational costs for a patient transport van. This service will ensure that patients in need will have a ride to and from their appointments. Support Group Meetings Breast Cancer (Titusville) meets 2^nd Tuesday of each month (5:30-7:00pm) Breast Cancer (Viera) meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (5:30-7:00pm) Multiple Myeloma meets the 2^nd Thursday of each month (5:30-7:00pm) Leukemia/Lymphoma meets the 4^th Tuesday of each month (4:30-5:30pm) Caregiver Support Group (Titusville) – meets the 3rd Monday of each month (5:30-7:00pm) Caregiver Support Group (Viera) - meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (5:30-7:00pm) For more information, please contact Shannon at 321.264.5504. Upcoming Board Meeting July 11, 2012 - Space Coast Cancer Center at Viera Health Park Upcoming Events May 19, 2012 - Pump N' Run Against Cancer 5K. Event will be held at the Titusville YMCA. June 9, 2012 - Celebration of Life at the Park (Fox Lake Park in Titusville). More details to come August 18, 2012 - 6th Annual Daffodil Gala at Holiday Inn Viera